Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library...

LIBRARY NEWS

February 14, 2008

LIBRARY NEWSMishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library The Presidents Day Book Sale begins Saturday at the downtown Mishawaka Library. The sale continues during regular library hours Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Hardcover books are 75 cents, paperback books are 50 cents, and recent magazines are three for 25 cents. Videotapes will be $1, CDs will be $2 and DVDs will be $2.50. Selected books are priced as marked. On the last day of the sale, all remaining books and magazines will sell for $2 a bag. Book donations are always welcome at all library locations and may be dropped off at Circulation Services during regular library hours. *** Free tax assistance for individuals who qualify is available at the downtown Mishawaka Library and Bittersweet Branch. At Bittersweet, volunteers from AARP will assist seniors with tax questions from 9 to 11 a.m. this Saturday and Feb. 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 and April 5 and 12. At the downtown Mishawaka Library, Notre Dame and Saint Mary's students will help unemployed taxpayers and those with a household income under $35,000 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. this Saturday and Feb. 23, March 15 and April 5 and 12. *** The Friends Craft Group session will be from 10 a.m. to noon today at the downtown Mishawaka Library. This month's craft is wooden heart centerpieces. *** Dr. Rita Cortese of Quality Care Pediatrics will discuss secondhand smoke from 10:30 to 11 a.m. today at the Harris Branch. For more information, contact Children's Services at (574) 271-3179. *** The Yak, Snack & Read Book Discussion Group meets at 7 p.m. today to discuss "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson at the Harris Branch. Call Lynell Wolff at the Harris Branch at (574) 271-3179. *** Library Director David Eisen will continue his overview on the history of the library at the American Heritage Roundtable at 7 p.m. today at the downtown Mishawaka Library. *** Treetop Tales will be from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Harris Branch. Share stories, songs and fingerplays. Registration is not required and all ages are welcome. An adult caregiver must attend with children ages 7 and younger. For more information, inquire at the Children's Services desk at the Harris Branch or call (574) 271-3179. *** The Cooperative Antique Study Group meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Spencer Gallery of the downtown Mishawaka Library. Bring one or two antiques to discuss with the group. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Reference Services at the downtown Mishawaka Library at (574) 259-5277, ext. 218. *** Twilight Time Tales will feature a shadow puppet presentation and craft about the Little Red Hen at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the downtown Mishawaka Library. The program is designed for children age 3 through 7. Adult caregivers must attend with children age 7 and younger. No registration is required. *** Needle Nuts Knitting Group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Harris Branch. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Lynell Wolff at the Harris Branch at (574) 271-3179. *** "Let's Talk ... English!" meets at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Harris Branch. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Literacy Council of St. Joseph County, the program is free to all women who want to improve their ability to converse in English. Registration is required. For more information, contact Lynell Wolff at the Harris Branch at (574) 271-3179. *** "Family Tree" by Barbara Delinsky will be discussed at the Mug 'n Muffin book discussion group at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Books currently are available at Circulation Services. For more information, contact Susie Cleaver at the downtown Mishawaka Library or call (574) 259-5277, ext. 292. *** Discover the joy of keeping a journal and the process of developing your life story by recording your everyday experiences. Life Writing is held monthly at the Harris Branch. The next meeting is at 10 a.m. Feb. 21. All writing levels are welcome. *** Celebrate Groundhog Day by reading "Substitute Groundhog" by Pat Miller from the sharing box at the downtown Mishawaka Library. Then have fun making weather predictions with your very own groundhog in a cup. At Bittersweet, read "The Kindness Quilt" by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace. Then, create your own Kindness Calendar Quilt in February. At Harris, read one of the "Tacky" books by Helen Lester and create a penguin to take home.